Goal Setting & Achievement Podcast: Business|productivity

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[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Grow your Business by Thinking Big: Mindset Makes all the Difference.\n\nWhether or not you realize it, your earnings will always be in line with your mindset. Think big and you will get much bigger results; think small and…well, you can guess what that brings. The key to growing your business is thinking big!\n\nWhat happens when you think small?\n\nWhat happens when you think big?\n\nWealthy people think differently, and that’s no secret, but, what may not be so obvious is how their mindset directly affects their ability to continually grow. \n\nAdjusting your Mindset\n\nIf you want big results, you have to learn to think big. By becoming a go getter and ignoring your inhibitions you’ll become more confident and therefore be able to accomplish business growth. You’ve got to push the limits, step outside your comfort zone, and reach farther. Here’s how you start:\n\nThere’s certainly nothing wrong with the thinking small, if you’ve been happy with ever

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Persistence: The Commonality of Champions\n\nLook upon history, and you’ll find that the notable quality that exists in all champions is persistence.\n\nThe path you walk will not always be easy, but you have to continue to persist. Even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, you must keep putting one foot in front of the other, because there are lessons to be learned along the way, all of which will support your success.\n\nWhen you are solution-oriented, you focus on the possibilities, not the impossibilities. In truth, nothing is impossible, and change is inevitable. Knowing this, you can take persistent steps in faith, with the wisdom that nothing stays the same, and at some time in the future your current obstacles will dissolve.\n\nThe most important thing to remember about persistence is to trust your own intuition. Don’t listen to the critics and silence the self-doubt. If you have a feeling that something is going to work, even if everyone

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about How to Get the Most Out of Life and Live With No Regrets\n\nAre you living life to the fullest? If life ended tomorrow, would you feel as though you have absolutely lived it to the tilt, with no regrets? If you are like most of us, you still have that “someday” list of dreams that haven’t yet come true tucked away in a drawer.\n\nSadly, life doesn’t have to be that way, but very few people get the most out of life before it’s over. There are, however, a select few that seem to have the philosophy of life figured out and live every day without regret. You know, the kind of people that seem at peace, move at a comfortable pace, and don’t seem to be distracted by the small stuff. They accept others without judgment and walk with an open heart while the rest of us get caught up in the rush of daily life, with no real connection to ourselves or anyone else. We’re so busy, we don’t even have time to think about what’s missing, let alone trying to figure out h

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Are You a Procrastinator?\n\nThere’s nothing wrong with taking a break, but you know procrastination when you see it. Here’s how to recognize the signs of procrastination and stop the cycle of excuses and delays so you can achieve more success in life and in business.\n\nHave you ever delegated a time-sensitive task to an employee only to find them making excuses, waiting until the last minute, or wasting time when they should be working on your project?\n\nIt probably got you fired up.\n\nSo here’s a question for you: If you don’t tolerate procrastination from others, why would you ever tolerate procrastination from yourself?\n\nWill you choose to begin reducing procrastinating in your life so you can enjoy even greater successes or will you continue to let procrastination hold you back from reaching your true potential? What has to happen next for you to stop letting procrastination be your excuse? \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ an

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Top 3 Traits of Successful Leaders.\n\nDo you ever wonder why certain businesses fail while similar businesses thrive in the same economic climate? There are several commonalities shared between strategic and successful business owners. The Top 3 Traits of Successful Leaders are centered on the internal operation of their business, analyzing current business practices and carving out an untapped niche in the market. We are going to talk about the top qualities of successful leaders and learn how their businesses thrive, along with some action steps to helping you implement the concepts. \n\nIt is true when they say that owning your own business is one of the toughest personal growth periods of your life. You will not only become a business owner, you will become a leader, visionary, and savvy business strategist. While these simultaneous roles are challenging, they will hopefully provide the springboard to a better you, a more successful you - and a succ

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 3 Benefits of Increasing Success with Authenticity.\n\nYou’re likely familiar with the most common ways to increase your success, such as setting goals, staying focused, and becoming more efficient and productive, but did you know that authenticity can also increase your success?\n\nYou may believe that the best recipe for increasing success is to think and act like the rest, but in reality, blending in with the rest of the pack will only hinder your success. As an entrepreneur, it is vital that you find your own unique voice and message, so that you are anything but just another business owner lost in the pack.\n\nSuccess lies in distinguishing yourself from your competitors. What do you bring to the table that your competitors don’t have? \n\nTake these steps to integrate authenticity into your business for improved performance and revenue. \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power T

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Top 10 Tips: How to Get Motivated.\n\nLearning how to get and stay motivated isn’t always an easy task. It’s especially difficult when you’re dreading the task at hand and are inclined to procrastinate. We are going to talk about the Top 10 Tips to help you get motivated - and back on track. They will also help you stay on track so you achieve your goals and be even more successful. \n\nFollow these tips and action steps to help you get and stay motivated and you will continue to move closer to achieving your goals. Remember, it’s about staying focused and disciplined, taking many positive steps forward while minimizing or eliminating the backwards steps, and committing to doing what it takes to get you where you want to be.\n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Top 6 Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Situations. \n\nEntrepreneurs are often juggling multiple stressful situations and if you let stress take over your life, you’re going to burn out and lose passion for your business. Overcoming difficult issues with ease is an art that can be learned, simply by identifying effective strategies for dealing with difficult situations. Once you learn the basics, you can implement them, in any difficult situation, to help you reach your desired end result. \n\nWe are going to talk about 6 strategies to help you deal with difficult situations.\n\nYou can overcome difficult strategies with ease just by making a few changes to the way you handle tasks. Once you identify strategies for dealing with difficult situations and implement them, you’ll be prepared to handle just about any tough situation that’s thrown your way. It’s about focusing on the end result, breaking each task down into manageable steps, and altering th

[[:encoded, "Today you are receiving something very special. You will be given information at the end of this podcast to download a chapter of my brand new book, Live Life with No Regrets; How the Choices We Make Impact ourLlives. There is no charge to you when you do this. I hope you get value from reading just one chapter.\n\nImagine reflecting on your past, from any point in your long, happy life, and having no regrets. How did you get here? How would you like to free yourself of past regrets and live a life where you have no regrets ever again? What would have to happen from this point going forward for you to live a life of no regrets? \n\nThat’s why I wrote this book. To help you choose to create the future you really want. Regrets are a waste of time anyway, as you can’t change the past. So, let go of the past and decide to choose to live your life in a way where you will have no regrets from this day forward. \n\nLiving a life with no regrets doesn’t mean perfection. It means you know ho

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Essentials of Effective Communication.\n\nLearning how to communicate effectively is crucial to the survival of your business; unfortunately there’s no other way to cut it. If you approach people too casually, don’t take the time to communicate clear information, or don’t appear cordial, you are risking the success of your business. Let’s talk about four essential tips to ensure effective communication. \n\n\nWhen you take on the role of business owner, you take on the commitment to never-ending personal and professional improvement. I share four action steps that you can use to help you implement now that so that you can provide effective communication:\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to m

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Stop Wasting Time and Stay Laser Focused.\n\nMost entrepreneurs have a difficult time understanding exactly how to stop wasting time. When you’re self employed, it’s easy to take a “short break” to surf the internet, check email, return a call, talk to a peer who stops by your office, or read blogs, but those “short breaks” can easily turn into hours of wasted time each day. This includes unnecessary chats with colleagues, long lunches, or non-focused or misguided meetings that do not accomplish goals and resolve issues.\n\nThe success of your business venture depends on your ability to buckle down and learn how to stay focused. We are going to talk about 3 essential steps to help you stop wasting time, stay focused and have productive work days so you can be on the path of achieving your goals. Enjoy the podcast.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to ww

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Top 5 Success Principles.\n\nIf you think creating a successful business may just be the most challenging goal you’ve ever taken on, you are probably correct. Building a successful business is not a walk in the park, but it is certainly a realizable and achievable goal. \n\nIt doesn’t always require a lot of money (although that would clearly be an asset) and frankly, it doesn’t even require that you have more talent than the “average Joe.” However, building a successful business does require a strategic business owner who follows the principles of success to build a castle where there was once only sand. Let’s talk about the Top 5 Success Principles that will teach you how to create a successful business in realistic and achievable steps. \n\nYou can build a successful business by following these five success principles. Many business owners tend to make a situation more complicated than it needs to be; they think achieving success is only attainable for

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Use the 80/20 Rule to Grow Your Business.\n\nIf your business is not growing, you need to get a handle on the way you’re running it. Many business owners tend to spend a great amount of time performing unnecessary tasks that contribute little to the growth of your business. The 80/20 rule, otherwise known as the Pareto Principle, teaches that only 20% of your actions should lead to 80% of your results. Get a handle on your business by putting the 80/20 rule into effect and identifying high payoff tasks. \n\nThe 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) Explained \n\nWhat the Pareto Principle Means for Your Business \n\nIdentify the High Payoff Tasks \n\nThe Other Side of the Pareto Principle \n\nIf your business is struggling, you can use the 80/20 rule to identify high payoff tasks. If you are currently working ten hours or more each day, put the 80/20 rule into action to finally take back control of your life. By doing so, you’ll be able to move past the fruitless

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about How to Produce Big Results.\n\nIf you’ve failed at producing big results in your business, it’s time to let the failures go and move on. As an entrepreneur, you do not have time to sit around with regret; you’ve got to get moving! \n\nIf you want to produce big results, you first need to understand how to get big results. Big results are brought upon by the confidence to take action - again and again. When it comes down to it, who’s going to believe in your business when you don’t seem to believe in it yourself? If you have at any time questioned your ability to create the kind of life you have always wanted, a change in mindset would work wonders for your personal and professional life. \n\nLearn how to Use the 4-D Master Task List / Prioritized Action List\n\nLearn from other Successful Entrepreneurs \n\nLearn to Take Risks \n\nRemember, it is always and only about taking action that puts you on the straightest path to achieving your goals. The only

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Tips to Communicate Effectively with Clients.\n\nWhile many business owners believe they communicate effectively with clients, the reality is that few professionals know how to communicate effectively with clients to get the desired results.\n\nWhile there is no secret formula to practicing effective communication with clients, there are some tips to help you convey professionalism, integrity, and confidence. Just working at consistently enhancing communication is going above and beyond what most do, and therefore, will have a positive outcome. These four tips will help you become a guru in client communication. \n\nBeing a business owner goes far beyond the books and sales. You must be a forward-thinking problem solver who is continually evolving into a better business owner and person. Essentially, you become a leader the moment you start your own business and can never relinquish the title for as long as you own your business. Throughout the life of

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about What is Strategic Thinking and How to Apply it to Your Business.\n\nThe theory of strategic thinking has been gaining steam in the business world. While it follows the same outline as strategic planning, it differs in that it allows more flexibility, greater creativity, and more collaboration among multiple levels of management. \n\nEssentially, strategic thinking is a method outlining the following:\n•\tUnderstanding the implications of strategic actions\n•\tHolding the past, present and future in mind in order to make effective decisions\n•\tFocusing on the goal of the action with the intent of achieving it\n•\tCombining critical and creative thinking to all decisions\n•\t“Intelligent optimism,” the ability to respond to good opportunities\n\nEach of these steps is categorized into the 7 following areas. Let’s discuss them now.\n\nNow let’s talk about five steps to implementing Strategic Thinking in your business.\n\nStrategic Thinking is not a new way of

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Benefits of Embracing Change\n\nYou don’t need anyone to tell you that the world is undergoing many changes right now, that’s pretty obvious. What may not be so obvious is your ability to adapt to the changes that are necessary for your business to survive and thrive in the changing market. How do you set yourself up for success when global changes are affecting the future of your business? You find out where the change is headed and adapt to meet the demand.\n\nEmbracing change is important for everyone to embrace. The ability to adapt to change, and even welcome it, is absolutely essential to the success of your business and life. What happens when you fight change? That’s pretty simple; instead of embracing change and adapting to it, you spent hours of energy fighting it – only to have to surrender to it in the end. The fight didn’t make it any easier, nor did it prevent the change from occurring. So why waste all the time and emotional energy to

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Are you Headed for Success or Disaster? 5 Tips for Mastering your Beliefs\n\nIf there is one thing that holds the most power over your success, you can bet that it comes down to your beliefs. Before you even have the opportunity to consciously process the reason behind your actions, and the results those actions put in play, your beliefs are at work determining whether you are headed toward success or disaster.\n\nThere are literally tens of thousands of actions you take daily (some consciously, most unconsciously), but do you know how those actions are affecting your success? You can probably think of at least one action that you have taken in the past that didn’t necessarily deliver the results you desired. With conscious awareness, you have the ability to examine and identify what went wrong, and what you could change to bring about a different result next time. This is an example of conscious awareness. \n\nBut what about all those times you make un

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 6 Tips for Gaining Confidence\n\nBecoming an entrepreneur can be one of the most unnerving ventures in your entire life. Just when you thought you knew it all, you find out you’re just a student trying to make the grade. So what do you do when your confidence takes a hit? We discuss 6 tips for helping you gain confidence.\n\nContinue to accomplish little successes along the way and know that your confidence grows with each step forward. It may help you to keep a log of what works and doesn’t work, so you can go back and review it before taking future steps. If something didn’t work, tweak it with a set of creative eyes and try it again. Eventually the pieces will fall into place and you’ll become better at succeeding on the first attempt. Before you know it, you’ll be beaming confidence and that will come across in everything you do – especially your business.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Mo